Through The Lens Thursday #11: Dark

Through The Lens Thursday is a one-year photography project, where every week, my project partner, Greta of GFunkified and I, will post a picture (or pictures) we have taken based on a prompt. Our hope is that together, we can teach and learn from each other, stay accountable to our goal of improving our skills, and hopefully, be taking some gorgeous photographs.

This week’s prompt is “Dark”.

Shot with a Canon EOS Rebel SL11/10, f/5.6, ISO 3200

A few of my friends are going through a very difficult time right now. A dark time where they cannot see the light. A time where a perpetual cloud hangs over their heads, and they don’t know how to fix it.

I wish I knew how to fix things for them. I wish I could beat that darkness away, and bring them some light. I am too far away physically to offer a shoulder, or a helping hand. I only have my words, and virtual friendship to offer.

So here are my words, my friends.

Just like in my photo above, there is always light in the dark. The light peeking out from underneath the door (that’s what the picture is, by the way) – that is a peek into what’s outside, what’s possible, what’s new. You see those colors there? They are like possibilities.

The Chinese believe in yin and yang – that seemingly contrary forces are actually interconnected, and that they give rise to each other. Without darkness, there is no light. Without negatives, there are no positives. Without a challenge, there is no acceptance. So my friends, believe that there is an interconnectedness between what you feel now, and what will happen tomorrow.

It’s dark now, but it will be light tomorrow. Hang on in there.

(What do you think of my ‘dark’ photo? This IS a photography exercise, so I would appreciate any critique!)

Next week’s prompt: Door

For the full list of prompts, check out my Through The Lens Thursday page. If you’d like to join Greta and I, but not necessarily blog your picture, join our Flickr group, where we upload our photos, and give comments, or helpful critique on each other’s photographs.

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Tell me what you think!

I feel fairly sheepish that I have been sitting here for about 10 minutes trying to figure out what the shot was — only to read your (awesome!) post and discover you tell us.

fantastic shot. love it. just that hint of light in the darkness.
and the way you weaved it into such a supportive and encouraging letter of love to your friends: brilliant.Rorybore recently wrote…WW: A Bloomin Green Thumb

I love love love this picture and all the possibilities it hold. It’s mysterious and promising and so encouraging. And believe me when I tell you that your words are as comforting as a real-life hug.
I believe in yin and yang as well, even have a yin-yang tattooed on my back Kerstin recently wrote…Watching Paint Dry

I love your dark photo and I love your message even more. It can be relatable for everyone – not just your friends. I do hope they can see the light and possibilities!!Allie recently wrote…I’m Everywhere Focker

Love it.
And I feel like many people are going through horrendous things right now – illness and divorce seem on the rise. For people my age! It’s been a rough winter’s end, I guess.Tamara recently wrote…It’s Time for Truths & Lies – Job Edition!

Great photo and message Alison – wishing you and those around you great health and strength during these times. And I’m hoping you don’t have anyone on that missing flight.. I’t scary as hell I’m reading on it every few minutes. Wishing you peace Alison! -IvaAwesomelyOZ recently wrote…GTFO: Winter Blues

This was such a hard one. I like your peek from under the door, the lines are clear and sharp and it makes you think about what is there.
I am working on photos I took last night and this morning. Clare xClare at CatsEatDogs recently wrote…A Cup of Tea with Me

I love the picture, love the small sliver of hope it offers in the darkness.
I felt a small pinpoint of light at the center of me reading those incredible words.
You are the light Alison…YOU. xoKir recently wrote…How I Haven’t Hardened My Heart…Just Yet.

I was at a museum last week, & this reminds me of one of the pictures there. According to the artist, all of her paintings/etchings/drawings are 4’x 2″. Something this size really makes you stand back & look at the whole picture, but then move up to see all the little details.
Beautiful!Ann recently wrote…All Natural Organic Snacks from SunRidge Farms

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